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Coinbase · Coinbase Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Broad Third-Party Data Sharing Including Advertising and Analytics

High severity Common · 288 of 352 platforms
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What it is

Coinbase shares your personal and financial data with advertising companies and analytics firms to target you with ads, in addition to sharing with operational service providers.

This analysis describes what Coinbase's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the scope of data sharing permitted under the agreement. It defines which categories of third parties may receive personal information and the functional purposes for which such sharing is authorized, which affects the operational boundaries of data handling within the service relationship.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
Apr 4, 2026
First Seen
Apr 9, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed May 28, 2026

Removal of explicit mention of advertising partners and targeted advertising, combined with downgrading severity from high to medium, suggests a de-emphasis of advertising-related data sharing in the updated policy.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your cryptocurrency trading behavior, account balances, and financial profile may be shared with advertising partners and data analytics companies, enabling targeted advertising based on your financial activities — a practice that exceeds typical financial institution data sharing norms.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Visit privacy.coinbase.com, select 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' to opt out of advertising data sharing, or select 'Limit Use of My Sensitive Personal Information' if you are a California resident. You can also access your account's communication and marketing preferences in the Coinbase app under Settings > Notifications.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Google Gemini Medium

Third-party apps use data from Gemini consistent with their own privacy policies and terms.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may share your personal information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance. We may also share information with advertising partners to deliver targeted advertising.

Excerpt from Coinbase's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Third-party advertising data sharing implicates CCPA/CPRA §1798.120 (right to opt out of sale/sharing of personal information); GDPR Art.

Insight

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (cfpb)
    Regulates consumer financial products and services. Can investigate companies for unfair, deceptive, or abusive financial practices including improper fees, billing errors, and data misuse.
    Who can file: Anyone who has used a consumer financial product or service in the US
    What you need: Account number or details, dates of transactions or events, description of the issue, and any supporting documents
    What to expect: The company must respond within 15 days. The CFPB forwards your complaint and may use it in enforcement actions. Individual compensation is possible in some cases.
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Coinbase Privacy Policy
Entity
Coinbase
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 3, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002040
Document ID
CA-D-00048
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
e2d4eaa6ef636c27b1f2eeda89403a21fabbd0722c16e0f34e9c2f754985ff07
Analysis generated
April 3, 2026 08:57 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Coinbase
Document: Coinbase Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-002040
Captured: 2026-04-03 08:57:19 UTC
SHA-256: e2d4eaa6ef636c27…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/coinbase/coinbase-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-002040/broad-third-party-data-sharing-including-advertising-and-analytics/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Coinbase's Broad Third-Party Data Sharing Including Advertising and Analytics clause do?

This provision establishes the scope of data sharing permitted under the agreement. It defines which categories of third parties may receive personal information and the functional purposes for which such sharing is authorized, which affects the operational boundaries of data handling within the service relationship.

How does this clause affect you?

Your cryptocurrency trading behavior, account balances, and financial profile may be shared with advertising partners and data analytics companies, enabling targeted advertising based on your financial activities — a practice that exceeds typical financial institution data sharing norms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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